Manifattura Valcismon S.p.A
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:72% (Italian HQ in 2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Waste and Packaging Management
- Ethical Supply Chain
- Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- 72% of electricity at Italian HQ from self-produced renewable energy (photovoltaic panels) in 2021; goal of 100% green electricity by 2025.
- 70% of polybags for product packaging made with 100% recycled plastic (FW21 collection); goal of 100% recycled plastic by 2022.
- Shopping bags at Italian retail store made with 100% recycled and FSC-certified paper.
- Implementation of UNI EN ISO 14001 environmental management system by 2022.
- All new vehicles added to the group's fleet will be electric and/or hybrid starting in 2022.
Social Achievements
- Employee turnover rate below EU average (5.23%) in 2021.
- 215 hours of health and safety training delivered to 92 employees at Italian HQ and warehouses in 2021.
- Various employee wellbeing initiatives: gym and garden, company events, supplementary health insurance, etc.
- Partnerships supporting various social causes (e.g., men's mental health, sports accessibility, refugees).
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of a sustainability module in PLM system to improve data-based approach on suppliers and materials choices.
- Procedures for ISO 9001 certification to be completed by H1 2022.
- MVC Group Code of Ethics implemented for suppliers.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% green electricity in all branches by 2025.
- Implement 100% recycled plastic in polybags by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing waste from fabric processing and warehouse stocks.
- Increasing the percentage of suppliers with environmental or social certifications.
- Improving the quantity of PFC-Free DWR solutions while maintaining excellent hydrophobic properties of clothes.
Mitigation Strategies
- Research and development of solutions to re-evaluate waste produced.
- Setting SMART goals to increase the rate of suppliers with environmental or social certifications by 2022.
- Ongoing research for PFC-Free DWR solutions.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- MVC Group Code of Ethics
- Compliance with EU REACH standards
- Preference for geographically proximate service providers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Karpos Rina Bag (upcycled fabrics)